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Turning Service Technicians into Service Managers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology like Spectrum's Service Tech solution is enabling service technicians to be their own managers in the field.

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What is CBR Test in Civil

CivilJungle

What is CBR Test CBR Test Full Name is California Bearing Ratio (CBR) In the year 1930, this test was developed by the California Division of Highways around 1930 and was consequently accepted by several states, nations, the U.S. federal agencies, and worldwide. As a result, in the US, most agency and commercial geotechnical laboratories […].

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Easy steps for taking costly surprises out of your projects

Construction Dive

Learn about the most effective risk mitigation strategies and ways to use them to reduce your total project risk.

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How to Minimize Financial Risk in an Uncertain Economic Climate

Construction Business Owner

Concerns over an economic pull-back may be making some contractors nervous, but most are simply too busy with day-to-day operations, labor shortages, material price fluctuations and job completion issues to really worry. However, now is the time for company leadership to work on their financial disaster plan and ensure there is a strategy in place to address a potential softening in the construction economy. .

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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What is Base Isolation System in Building Construction?

The Constructor

A base isolation system is a popular system implemented in a structure to protect it from the action of seismic forces. This system as base isolation.

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California approves $3B bond for Virgin's $45B bullet train to Las Vegas

Construction Dive

The California portion of the project is expected to call for almost 16,000 construction jobs over three years.

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Avoiding Frostbite on the Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

When winter is upon us, so too are its challenges. Colder temperatures bring rain, snow and ice, and these seasonal safety risks can wreak havoc, causing more slips, trips and falls. As such, having proper safety footwear to weather the season is paramount.

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10 Types of Stones Used for Building Constructions

The Constructor

Many types of stones are available such as basalt, marble, limestone, sandstone, quartzite, travertine, slate, gneiss, laterite, and granite which.

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An HREC is Not a REC in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Green Building Law Update

I review a large number of Phase I environmental site assessments, and year in, year out, the largest number of questions I field are about Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions. The environmental professionals who perform those assessment generally do not take heed of Eduardo Galeano’s quote, “History never really says goodbye. History says, ‘see you later.’”.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Google starts construction on $600M data center in unlikely burgeoning tech hub of New Albany, Ohio

Construction Dive

Incentives from the city and state have lured Google, which recently broke ground in the Columbus suburb, as well as Amazon and Facebook.

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How to Find a Bank that Values Your Relationship & Not Just Your Money

Construction Business Owner

With the rise of large, global banks and internet banking, the relationship between a company and its bank has lost its luster. Gone are the days where a banker was a trusted advisor and an integral part of a company’s team. Now, the bigger the institution, the less ability it has to form a real relationship with its customer.

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Different Types of Base Isolators Used in Buildings

The Constructor

Different types of base isolation techniques are developed one after the other, each prepared for specific seismic conditions and structures. Some of.

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Multifamily construction market remains strong heading into 2020

BD+C

Multifamily housing will remain a robust market for A/E/C companies heading into 2020, according to the most recent results of PSMJ’s Quarterly Market Forecast (QMF) survey. For the third quarter of 2019, the survey found that less than 9% of the nearly 100 respondents doing multifamily work reported a decrease in proposal activity compared with the prior quarter, while more than 54% saw an increase.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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An interactive database of the most commercial building code violations

Construction Dive

Subcontractors make most of the violations that inspectors uncover, so it's important to know what to look for.

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Caterpillar 926, 930, 938 M Series Wheel Loaders

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar has upgraded its small wheel loader (SWL) line that includes models 926M, 930M, and 938M. A new Fusion quick coupler improves visibility to the attachment.

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Mississippi: Business Is Blossoming In The Magnolia State

Business Facilities

Mississippi has reduced the amount of capital investment and the minimum number of jobs required to receive aerospace and data center incentives. - Read: Mississippi: Business Is Blossoming In The Magnolia State at BusinessFacilities.com.

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South Korea plans to build three hydrogen-powered cities by 2022

BD+C

South Korea has announced its intentions on creating three hydrogen-powered cities by 2022. The country hopes to select the cities it will transform to hydrogen power by the end of the year. The cities will included 9.9 megawatt fuel cells, 670 hydrogen fuel-cell electric passenger vehicles, and 30 hydrogen buses. Hydrogen charging stations will be built to accommodate the increase in hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Full demolition planned for Hard Rock in New Orleans while bodies still unrecovered

Construction Dive

The building is so unstable that no engineer would sign off on anything less than complete demolition, the mayor said, noting that the city will pass the millions in recovery costs to whoever is responsible for the deadly collapse.

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CNH Sales Down 5 Percent in Q3

Construction Equipment

CNH Industrial third-quarter sales were down 5 percent compared to the previous year, to $6.4 billion. Sales through the first nine months of the fiscal year are down 5.7 percent, to $19 billion.

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Motorway debut for battery-powered drill rig

Digger Blog

The world’s first battery-powered pile drilling rig is making its working debut on a roadworks site in Austria.

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New London aparthotel is made entirely of shipping containers

BD+C

Occupying 137 to 139 Lower Marsh in London, “Stowaway” is a new five-story, 20-unit aparthotel with a unique twist: it is made entirely from 30-foot shipping containers. An aparthotel (short for apartment hotel, as you may have guessed) is an extended stay location that combines the features of a boutique hotel with the comforts and conveniences of an apartment.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Tech 101: Exoskeletons

Construction Dive

Whether powered or passive, the wearable technology helps alleviate fatigue and keep more workers on the jobsite. Here's more information about their use in construction and market availability.

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Komatsu First Half N.A. Sales Flat

Construction Equipment

Komatsu Ltd. sales for the first half of its fiscal year fell 7.9 percent compared to the same period last year, to 1.2 trillion yen (about $11 billion). The construction, mining, and utility equipment side of the business fell 7.4 percent. Sales to North America increased 0.

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[Podcast] E13: Greenzie Takes Aim At the Landscaping Labor Challenge

Green Industry Professionals

CEO and co-founder of Greenzie Charles Brian Quinn discusses his effort to eliminate repetitive labor

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2019 Reconstruction Awards: The 1060 Project at Wrigley Field

BD+C

Wrigley Field, the second-oldest baseball stadium in the country, opened in 1914. Soon after the Ricketts family purchased the ballpark and its main tenant, the Chicago Cubs, in 2009, plans were set in motion to significantly upgrade the deteriorating structure, expand the facility, and enhance its amenities.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Construction workers most likely to use cocaine, misuse opioids

Construction Dive

Testing cannot distinguish recreational drug use from medical use, an NYU researcher said, meaning overly strict policies can harm companies and reduce employment opportunities.

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Life Sciences: A Data-Driven Diagnosis For Success

Business Facilities

Digital transformation is driving innovation in the life sciences sector, making transparency a top priority and heralding an era of “relationship-driven partnerships among all of the sector’s stakeholders. - Read: Life Sciences: A Data-Driven Diagnosis For Success at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Snow Thrower Usage: Keep Safety in Mind This Winter

Green Industry Professionals

OPEI encourages users to ready their snow throwers for wintry weather and to review safe operating procedures

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